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Iris virginica, Southern Blue Flag
FS-PS, Zone 4, Blooms May to July, 3’ x 1-2’, Moisture Wet to medium, Deer resistant
Keystone species - Iris virginica Is recognized as a keystone plant in our region by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). They show it is the larval host plant for 14 species of butterflies and moths. Its intricate flowers are designed with "pollinator runways" that attract and support various specialist bees, bumblebees, and hummingbirds. its dense rhizomes stabilize soil in wetlands to prevent erosion, and its foliage offers essential shelter for amphibians and aquatic insects.
this plant is native to the northern midwest as well as the northeast. It grows in clumps that expand outwards through rhizomes.
The Southern Blue Flag Iris likes lots of sunlight and grows best in damp soil. It can handle some flooding in the spring and a bit of dryness in the late summer. Another name for it is Shreve's Iris. The word “Southern “ is a misnomer as it’s actual native range extends far north into Canada.
Bumble bees and long-horned bees pollinate Blue Flag. Butterflies visit it for nectar.
DA Plant Notes - We have grown them at Detroit Abloom around our lower pond since 2018 and it has not spread aggressively at all. It will even grow in standing water.
Iris virginica, Southern Blue Flag
FS-PS, Zone 4, Blooms May to July, 3’ x 1-2’, Moisture Wet to medium, Deer resistant
Keystone species - Iris virginica Is recognized as a keystone plant in our region by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). They show it is the larval host plant for 14 species of butterflies and moths. Its intricate flowers are designed with "pollinator runways" that attract and support various specialist bees, bumblebees, and hummingbirds. its dense rhizomes stabilize soil in wetlands to prevent erosion, and its foliage offers essential shelter for amphibians and aquatic insects.
this plant is native to the northern midwest as well as the northeast. It grows in clumps that expand outwards through rhizomes.
The Southern Blue Flag Iris likes lots of sunlight and grows best in damp soil. It can handle some flooding in the spring and a bit of dryness in the late summer. Another name for it is Shreve's Iris. The word “Southern “ is a misnomer as it’s actual native range extends far north into Canada.
Bumble bees and long-horned bees pollinate Blue Flag. Butterflies visit it for nectar.
DA Plant Notes - We have grown them at Detroit Abloom around our lower pond since 2018 and it has not spread aggressively at all. It will even grow in standing water.